All Features

Here is a complete list of the features of the iMac computer. Each feature is described in more detail in a later section.

• Processor: The iMac has a PowerPC G3 microprocessor running at a clock speed of 500, 600, or 700 MHz. For more information, see "G3 Microprocessor".
• Cache: The 256-kB backside L2 cache is included on the microprocessor IC and has the same clock speed as the microprocessor. For more information, see "Level 2 Cache".
• Memory: The computer comes with 128 or 256 MB of SDRAM installed in one of two standard 168-pin DIMM expansion slots. The RAM slots can support up to 512 KB each for a maximum total of 1 GB. For more information, see "RAM Expansion Modules".
• Hard disk storage: The built-in hard disk drive has a capacity of 20, 40, or 60 GB. For more information, see "Hard Disk Drive".
• CD-RW drive: All three retail models have a slot-loading 8x/4x/24x CD-RW drive. For more information, see "CD-RW Drive"
• Display: The iMac computer has a built-in 15-inch color monitor with a 13.8-inch viewable diagonal. For more information, see "Video Display".
• External video monitor: The iMac has a VGA port for connecting an external video monitor. For more information, see "Video Monitor Port".
• Graphics acceleration: The video circuits provide built-in 2D and 3D acceleration using an ATI RAGE 128 Ultra IC. For more information, see "Video Display Subsystem".
• Video RAM: The video hardware includes 16 MB of video SDRAM, which supports 3D features and millions of colors in all resolutions. For more information, see "Video Display Subsystem" and "Video Display".
• USB ports: The iMac has two USB ports on the main chassis and two more on the keyboard. For more informatin, in "USB Ports".
• FireWire ports: The iMac has two IEEE-1394 FireWire high-speed serial ports, which support transfer rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mbps. For more information, see "FireWire Ports".
• Target Disk Mode: The computer can act like a FireWire storage device connected to another computer. See "Target Disk Mode".
• Modem: The iMac has a built-in V.90 fax modem with a 56 Kbps data rate. For more information, see "Internal Modem".
• Ethernet: The iMac has a built-in Ethernet port for a 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operation. For more information, see "Ethernet Port".
• AirPort Card slot: An internal AirPort Card wireless LAN module is available as a build-to-order option or as a user-installable upgrade. For more information, see "AirPort Card Wireless LAN Module".
• Sound: The iMac has a built-in microphone and two stereo speakers, line-level stereo input and output jacks, and two stereo headphone jacks. For more information, see "Sound System".
• Keyboard: The iMac comes with an Apple Pro Keyboard. The keyboard is also a USB hub with two USB ports. For more information, see "Keyboard".
• Mouse: The computer comes with an Apple Pro Mouse, a USB mouse with optical tracking. For more information, see "Mouse".
• Size and weight: The iMac computer is 39.5 cm (15.8 inches) high, 38.0 cm (15.2 inches) wide, and 44.0 cm (17.6 inches) deep; it weighs 15.5 kg (34.0 pounds).